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2017 NFL Mock Draft: 1st-Round Projections after Week 5

By Tyler Brooke

Sep 24, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) carries against the Auburn Tigers during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) carries against the Auburn Tigers during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 2, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive lineman Malik McDowell (4) blocks Furman Paladins guard Matthew Schmidt (62) during the second half at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 2, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive lineman Malik McDowell (4) blocks Furman Paladins guard Matthew Schmidt (62) during the second half at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /

50. . DL. Michigan State. Malik McDowell. 9. player

It’s pretty impressive to see how quickly the Detroit Lions were able to get over the loss of Clavin Johnson by adding guys like Marvin Jones. However, this team is still far from a finished product, especially on defense.

Adding another defensive lineman to play alongside Haloti Ngata and Ziggy Ansah would be a smart move. Michigan State’s Malik McDowell might just be one of the best defensive linemen prospects heading into this year’s draft.

McDowell is a powerful prospect at 6’6” and 276 pounds. He’s a capable pass rusher and can plug up rushing lanes. The biggest concern with McDowell is that he can struggle against the double team, but that wouldn’t be as much of a problem in Detroit with another playmakers on the defensive line.

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